Wake Forest, the last undefeated team in Division I, moved up to No. 1 in the latest USA TODAY/ESPN men's college basketball coaches' poll.
The Demon Deacons, who won at previously unbeaten Clemson on Saturday, received 25 of 31 first-place votes and leapfrogged No. 2 Duke
The Demon Deacons, who won at previously unbeaten Clemson on Saturday, received 25 of 31 first-place votes and leapfrogged No. 2 Duke
Wake tops the poll for the first time since November 2004, the start of current NBA star Chris Paul's sophomore season.
Pittsburgh's two-week reign at No. 1 came to an end with its first loss of the season at Louisville. The Panthers slipped to fourth, while the Cardinals made the biggest move of the week from 20th to 12th. Illinois and Memphis, tied for 24th, moved into the rankings, replacing Michigan and California.
Pittsburgh's two-week reign at No. 1 came to an end with its first loss of the season at Louisville. The Panthers slipped to fourth, while the Cardinals made the biggest move of the week from 20th to 12th. Illinois and Memphis, tied for 24th, moved into the rankings, replacing Michigan and California.
Forward James Johnson (23), Wake Forest's second-leading scorer, smiles with teammate David Weaver after an ACC victory over Boston College on Jan. 14.
